Credit: The Associated Press

This 2013 photo released by A&E Network shows, from left, Jase Robertson, Missy Robertson, Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson, in the episode "Let's Go Hunting, Deer," from the A&E Networks show, "Duck Dynasty." The series star Willie Robertson will talk about his outspoken father, Phil Robertson, as he helps Fox News Channel ring in the new year. The network says Robertson and wife, Korie, will be guests on the "All-American New Year" special Fox News is airing Tuesday night, Dec. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/A&E Network, Art Streiber)

NEW YORK — "Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson chose not to quack back.

In one of his first chances to comment on the dust-up surrounding his outspoken father and co-star Phil Robertson, the younger Robertson had only kind words for the A&E network and New Year's wishes for the nation in an appearance Tuesday night on Fox News's "All-American New Year" special.

"We're just glad to be back to work, and A&E and us are fine," Willie Robertson said in a live appearance with wife Korie from Steamboat Springs, Colo.